Letter to the spirit

Building a wall
of words,
wrapping truth in___
riddles,
as a diplomatic defense
to protect one self
& the other___,
still
it's a
double bind
that stops & winds up
mind & energy___,
if you step forward w/out
hearing or absorbing
those words, the
wall will grow
taller___
& your results
may bring tears to
the eyes
but, too, more wisdom
unfolds___
in heart & mind.